“The Mentor 5 had no right to survive in these touch-and-go, light conditions, but slowly we crept up – and took the ride right up to the edge of airspace. “There is no doubt about its performance. The climb in the weak stuff, even when it is broken, is truly impressive.” Pat Dower gives the […] …read more
The Drones are coming: what you need to know
“The drones are coming, and the decisions about how they will operate, who can pilot them, and where they can go are being made right now.” Drones are the new kids on the block, so we’ll all meet one sooner or later. We went behind the scenes to discover everything you need to know. Find […] …read more
Into the Vortex: Flying Quixada in Brazil
“The writer in me struggles to describe the sensation of being under those monster cloud streets high above the Ceara flatlands.” It’s back to the breach for James Johnston as he continues his epic tale of man versus Quixada – and his quest to fly further than any Kiwi has flown before. Find out more, […] …read more
Paramotoring the Louisiana Wetlands
“I do believe wild spaces are sacred – they are infinitely complex ecosystems that are certainly more beautiful than the inside of any church I’ve been in.” Photographer Ben Depp tells how he braves alligators, clouds mosquitoes – and a slightly dodgy paramotor – to capture the exquisite beauty of Louisiana’s vanishing coastline. Find out more, […] …read more
Speedflying the mountains and coastline of Crimea
Anyone for a flight at the Barrel of Death? Just pack your speedwing and book a flight to Crimea. Alexander Deyev takes us on a breathtaking tour of the peninsula and explains why it’s a magnet for the speedflying set. Find out more, subscribe, and never miss an issue …read more
Moyes Gecko on review
“I did wonder if this wing would be the hang gliding equivalent of a donkey in a steeplechase … but it’s just a lovely, lovely glider.” Richard Sheppard goes for a whirl on the mid-range Moyes Gecko – and finds it’s the start of a beautiful bromance. Find out more, subscribe, and never miss an issue …read more
Honza Rejmanek: Understanding lenticular clouds and wave
“Doubling the wind speed can quadruple the strength and viciousness of the turbulence.” All pilots need to keep an eye on the dangers of strengthening wind, says meteorologist Honza Rejmanek, so let the skies be your guide. Lesson one: watch out for those lenticulars. Find out more, subscribe, and never miss an issue …read more
Naked Pilots: AirSickAcro Brothers
“I guess I accidentally invented the FlipNStall. One day I leant back after pulling a dynamic full stall and it felt as though you could easily backflip. “It turned out to be quite simple and it’s now listed as an FAI manoeuvre.” AirSickAcro brothers, Allen and Shane Tigue tell how they made the grade on […] …read more
Cross Country 185: November 2017
Every free-flight adventure begins with a plan. In issue 185, we’re here to help you make it… “We had to abandon our comfortable bivouac at 3,000m after a storm. Our mule almost got stuck and we had to help it walk down, carrying our own bags at the steep parts.” Exploring Morocco’s High Atlas is […] …read more
Weightless – Jean-Baptiste Chandelier
Watch the latest video masterpiece from Jean-Baptiste Chandelier – Weightless!
Thanks for inspiring JB!
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